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EY06 LHW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,942 miles

inner surface corrosion to front discs

inner surface corrosion to rear discs,

signs of poss slight bind to o/s/r brake,

Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front discs have rusty surface corrosion 15%

front discs have rusty surface corrosion 15%

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,076 miles

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,414 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,512 miles

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,791 miles

Nearside rear tyre split on the inside tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,725 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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EY06 LHW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY06 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY06 LHW registered?

EY06 LHW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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